Habitat Restoration Internships
Forever, Inc, Nampa, ID, United States
ID Habitat Restoration Interns
Position: 2 crew lead positions and 8 technician positions
Location: Nampa, Idaho
Salary: $22.11 per hour for technicians and $26.16 per hour for crew lead. Housing may be provided.
Schedule: 8 days on / 6 days off (10‑hour field days, 40+ hours per week). Anticipated start and end dates: June 15 through November 4, 2026. Application deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Duties
Pheasants Forever partnering with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) seeks 8 technicians and 2 crew lead for a seasonal riparian habitat restoration team in the sagebrush biome of southern Idaho. The team implements low‑tech process‑based stream restoration projects across southern Idaho’s sagebrush‑steppe landscapes, restoring degraded riparian corridors and incised streams to improve hydrologic function, floodplain connectivity, groundwater recharge, riparian vegetation, and wildlife habitat. Crews work on state, federal, and private lands, collaborating with biologists, natural resource professionals, and land managers. This physically demanding fieldwork occurs in remote environments on an 8 on/6 off schedule. Technicians camp on site during work hitches, experience a wide array of temperatures and weather conditions, perform hard manual labor with hand tools, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and work in water and uneven terrain. Technicians must enjoy tedious field work, get along with others in remote, isolating settings, and be comfortable living under challenging, changing conditions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be pursuing a career in wildlife management or natural resources.
Must be able to work effectively with governmental agency staff and conservation organization representatives.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to work in an office setting with long periods working on a computer.
Must be able to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
Valid driver's license required with an acceptable driving record.
Complete and comprehend all training as directed by supervisor(s).
Abide by all company policies, rules, and safety regulations as directed.
Key Responsibilities
Construct instream structures (BDAs, PALS, Zeedyk structures).
Install posts, logs, woody material, rock, and sediment using hand and power tools.
Operate chainsaws, post pounders, UTVs, and 4WD vehicles.
Assist with photo points, GPS data collection, and basic hydrologic monitoring.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Lift 50+ pounds repeatedly.
Work in active stream channels and extreme weather (near‑freezing to 100°F+).
Camp up to 8 consecutive days in remote areas.
Travel extensively throughout southern Idaho.
Crew Lead Duties (in addition to above)
Coordinate daily tasks and ensure quality installation.
Conduct safety briefings and maintain equipment.
Track progress and serve as liaison with project leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in ecology, hydrology, fisheries, rangeland management, or related field.
Experience with outdoor labor, hand tools, chainsaws, GPS, and off‑road travel.
Strong teamwork, communication skills, and comfort camping in remote areas for extended periods.
Training and Experience Guideline
Any combination of training and/or experience that enables the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicant must be interested in or possess a degree in wildlife management or a closely related natural resources field.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.
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Position: 2 crew lead positions and 8 technician positions
Location: Nampa, Idaho
Salary: $22.11 per hour for technicians and $26.16 per hour for crew lead. Housing may be provided.
Schedule: 8 days on / 6 days off (10‑hour field days, 40+ hours per week). Anticipated start and end dates: June 15 through November 4, 2026. Application deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Duties
Pheasants Forever partnering with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) seeks 8 technicians and 2 crew lead for a seasonal riparian habitat restoration team in the sagebrush biome of southern Idaho. The team implements low‑tech process‑based stream restoration projects across southern Idaho’s sagebrush‑steppe landscapes, restoring degraded riparian corridors and incised streams to improve hydrologic function, floodplain connectivity, groundwater recharge, riparian vegetation, and wildlife habitat. Crews work on state, federal, and private lands, collaborating with biologists, natural resource professionals, and land managers. This physically demanding fieldwork occurs in remote environments on an 8 on/6 off schedule. Technicians camp on site during work hitches, experience a wide array of temperatures and weather conditions, perform hard manual labor with hand tools, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and work in water and uneven terrain. Technicians must enjoy tedious field work, get along with others in remote, isolating settings, and be comfortable living under challenging, changing conditions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be pursuing a career in wildlife management or natural resources.
Must be able to work effectively with governmental agency staff and conservation organization representatives.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to work in an office setting with long periods working on a computer.
Must be able to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
Valid driver's license required with an acceptable driving record.
Complete and comprehend all training as directed by supervisor(s).
Abide by all company policies, rules, and safety regulations as directed.
Key Responsibilities
Construct instream structures (BDAs, PALS, Zeedyk structures).
Install posts, logs, woody material, rock, and sediment using hand and power tools.
Operate chainsaws, post pounders, UTVs, and 4WD vehicles.
Assist with photo points, GPS data collection, and basic hydrologic monitoring.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Lift 50+ pounds repeatedly.
Work in active stream channels and extreme weather (near‑freezing to 100°F+).
Camp up to 8 consecutive days in remote areas.
Travel extensively throughout southern Idaho.
Crew Lead Duties (in addition to above)
Coordinate daily tasks and ensure quality installation.
Conduct safety briefings and maintain equipment.
Track progress and serve as liaison with project leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in ecology, hydrology, fisheries, rangeland management, or related field.
Experience with outdoor labor, hand tools, chainsaws, GPS, and off‑road travel.
Strong teamwork, communication skills, and comfort camping in remote areas for extended periods.
Training and Experience Guideline
Any combination of training and/or experience that enables the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicant must be interested in or possess a degree in wildlife management or a closely related natural resources field.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.
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